How far is Colchester, CT from Poquonock Bridge, CT?
The driving distance from Colchester, CT to Poquonock Bridge, CT is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colchester and Poquonock Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colchester and Poquonock Bridge.
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Start on Hayward Avenue
55 m · 15 sec · Hayward Avenue
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Turn left onto Lebanon Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Lebanon Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on New London Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New London Road
30 m · 1 sec · New London Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New London Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · New London Road
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Continue on Hartford-New London Turnpike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Broad Street
94 m · 14 sec · Broad Street
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Take the exit left
590 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 117: Noank, Groton Long Point
1244 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
3013 ft · 1 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto Newtown Road
2302 ft · 55 sec · Newtown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hill Road
1261 ft · 31 sec · Fort Hill Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
713 ft · 32 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester and Poquonock Bridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broad Street
Merge slight left
5.28 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colchester and Rain Showers near Poquonock Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Poquonock Bridge?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Colchester and 12.6 miles from Poquonock Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Montville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montville.
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Old Saybrook station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Poquonock Bridge. Straight-line distance: 22.51 mi (36.23 km).
#1 Colchester
Town in the U.
| Population | 15,774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5756500, -72.3320300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poquonock Bridge
Census designated place
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 41.3451000, -72.0248000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poquonock Bridge (-72.0248, 41.3451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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